Jordan: Closing gender gap key to economic growth, national development — paper

AMMAN — The Jordan Economic Forum (JEF) has stressed that reducing the gender gap is a human right and a key driver of economic growth and national development, enhancing productivity and overall efficiency. In a paper titled “Jordanian Women and...

Need a Halloween costume? Check out this list inspired by 2025 pop culture

Halloween is arguably a snapshot of the year’s buzziest pop culture moments, an homage, if you will, to all the trends and memes that had their 15 minutes of fame, brought back for one night as niche Halloween costumes. If you’re looking for...

King of Jordan says Arab nations will object to ‘enforcing’ ceasefire in Gaza

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King of Jordan warns against ‘enforcing’ Gaza peace deal

King Abdullah of Jordan has said that Arab states would object to “enforcing” a ceasefire in Gaza, as Washington struggles to assemble a 5,000-strong international force in the territory. Marco Rubio, the US secretary of state, said he hoped a...

Tennessee home to best employer for company culture. Here's where it is

Forbes named the University of Tennessee Medical Center as the best employer for company culture in the U.S. The ranking was based on a survey of over 218,000 employees from large U.S. companies. Nine Tennessee-based businesses were included in...

US considers designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organisation

The White House is looking at ways to place parts of the Muslim Brotherhood under a foreign terrorist designation, with speculation increasing that it may be soon. Several countries already consider the Brotherhood to be a terrorist group,...

UK Embassy To Amman Net: We Continue To Review The Scrapping Of The ETA And Recognise The Decision Disappointed Jordan

(MENAFN- Amman Net) The British Embassy in Amman stated that the United Kingdom will keep the decision to re-impose the visa requirement on Jordanian citizens under continuous review, stressing that the decision does not reflect the strength of...

Jordan: Safadi, German counterpart discuss bilateral relations, regional developments

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi on Wednesday met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul for talks on strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two countries and on regional developments. During the...

Jordan will not accept ongoing Israeli violations in West Bank: King Abdullah

LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan reaffirmed support for Palestinians in the coastal Gaza Strip and condemned Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank. During a speech inaugurating the second session of the 20th Parliament, he also addressed...

UK Embassy in Amman: We Continue to Review the ETA Decision and Recognise That It Has Disappointed Jordanians

The British Embassy in Amman stated that the United Kingdom will keep the decision to re-impose the visa requirement on Jordanian citizens under continuous review, stressing that the decision does not reflect the strength of the firm partnership...

Jordan 'will not accept' Israeli violations in West Bank, King Abdullah says

King Abdullah II of Jordan on Sunday criticised Israeli violations in the occupied West Bank and said the country will not yield on the issue, after a lack of US support undermined a proposal to make the territory part of Israel. Jordan will "not...

King inaugurates 20th Parliament’s second ordinary session, delivers Speech from the Throne

Ammon News - His Majesty King Abdullah II on Sunday inaugurated the second ordinary session of the 20th Parliament and delivered the Speech from the Throne. Following is the full English translation of the Speech from the Throne: "In the Name of...

M42 launches Saudi unit to deepen healthcare partnership with kingdom

Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, on Monday announced the incorporation of M42 Saudi Arabia, marking a new phase in its partnership with the...

Field Marshal Munir, Jordan's King Abdullah II vow to bolster defence cooperation

King of Jordan expresses desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan. COAS Munir reaffirms commitment to strengthen bilateral ties. Guard of Honour presented to COAS at General Headquarters. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir...

Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Volunteers Offer Free Dental Care for Displaced Gaza Families in Jordan

Volunteers for the Taiwan-headquartered global Buddhist charity and humanitarian organization Tzu Chi Charity Foundation recently provided dental services and emergency medical assistance in Amman, Jordan, to vulnerable families displaced by the...

Countries will reject ‘peace enforcing’ in Gaza: Jordan’s king

Mandate of security forces should be peacekeeping, not ‘running on patrol with weapons’ Queen Rania: ‘Trump was the first president in a long time to actually apply pressure on Israel’ Arab News LONDON: Countries will reject “peace enforcing” in...

She arrived in Canada as an immigrant and now teaches newcomers how to resist misinformation

The International Center for Journalists’ (ICFJ) Disarming Disinformation initiative is a three-year program, supported by the Scripps Howard Foundation, that aims to slow the spread of disinformation through multiple programs such as...

COAS holds defence, security talks with Jordan's King

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir met Jordan's King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein on Monday, where the two emphasised enhanced bilateral collaboration, particularly in defence and security. In a statement, the Inter-Services...

Declining Age Dependency in Jordan Presents a Demographic Window for Accelerated Growth JSF

Ammon News - The Jordan Strategy Forum (JSF) released a policy brief titled "Declining Age Dependency in Jordan: A Demographic Opportunity That Must Be Seized," underscoring that the Kingdom’s evolving population structure presents a pivotal...

Ryanair launches record winter schedule to Amman

Ryanair has announced a record Winter schedule for Amman, offering over 300,000 seats across 18 destinations and connecting Jordan to 12 EU countries, including Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The rapid restoration of...